By Sandra Hudson Communications Consultant
Fond Farewells We Say Goodbye to Some Familiar Faces
Melissa Sands
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his spring has seen the retirement of several committed Royal BC Museum staff members, all of whom have left a legacy of hard work and excellence at the museum. We will miss their collective wisdom and their incredible commitment to their work, the museum and the people of BC.
Pam Lowings
Jon Roodbol After 30 years spent looking after the Royal BC Museum building and facilities, facilities supervisor Jon Roodbol headed into retirement. Jon began his public service career with the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Culture, which at that time managed the museum. When an opportunity presented itself to join the museum itself in 1991, Jon applied and got the job. His role has expanded throughout the years; in 2003, when the museum became a Crown corporation, responsibility for the entire cultural precinct—including the BC Archives, the Netherlands Centennial Carillon, Thunderbird Park and St. Ann’s Schoolhouse—fell on the museum, and Jon took on greater responsibilities. A highlight of Jon’s time has been working with the knowledgeable, experienced staff at the museum and getting to be a part of an institution that is of vital importance to the people of BC. Darren Glover, venue rental manager, who has reported to Jon for the past six years, says “Jon has been a great supervisor, who lets you do your job and brings compassion to the workplace.” 40
Jon Roodbol
